Crushed Concrete and ND DOT Class V Gravel - Combo.pdf

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation number is W50S88-23-Q-0110 and this solicitation is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

(FAC) FAC 2023-02, Effective March 16, 2023.

(iii) The Product Service Code (PSC) is 5610. The NAICS is 327999 and the business size standard is 750 number of employees. This acquisition is SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

(iv) Description of Requirements: The contractor shall provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, other items, and non-personal services necessary to supply and deliver ND DOT Class V Gravel and Recycled Concrete (Crushed Concrete) for the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard. Open Market pricing is required to be provided by all interested parties.

Please see the following CLINs for specific details.

CLIN 0001 Recycled/Crushed Concrete 600 Net Ton

*To be delivered NLT June 23, 2023

CLIN 0002 ND DOT Class V Gravel 1,000 Net Ton

*To be delivered NLT June 23, 2023

CLIN 0003 *Option 1 - Additional Recycled/Crushed Concrete Up to 500 Net Ton

*To be exercised NLT September 30, 2023

CLIN 0004 *Option 2 - Additional ND DOT Class V Gravel Up to 500 Net Ton

*To be exercised NLT September 30, 2023

(v) Description of requirements for the Recycled/Crushed Concrete acquired:

• 600 Net Tons of Recycled/Crushed Concrete must be free of excessive mud and debris.

• Shall be equal to, or smaller than, 1.5 inches in diameter.

• All Recycled/Crushed must be delivered to the 119th Wing Regional Training Site, 1400 32nd Ave.

North, Fargo, ND, 58102.

• In accordance with the 119th Security Forces Installation Security Program and AFI 31-101, ALL vendors who require access to the installation may be required to accomplish a WG Form 31-18 and satisfactorily complete a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check.

Description of requirements for the ND DOT Class V Gravel acquired:

• 1,000 Net Tons of ND DOT Class V Gravel must be free of excessive mud and debris.

• All ND DOT Class V Gravel must be delivered to the 119th Wing Regional Training Site, 1400 32nd

Ave. North, Fargo, ND, 58102.

• In accordance with the 119th Security Forces Installation Security Program and AFI 31-101, ALL vendors who require access to the installation may be required to accomplish a WG Form 31-18 and satisfactorily complete a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) background check.

(vi) Dates and place of delivery and acceptance: The desired delivery date for CLINs 0001 and 0002 identified above is no later than June 23rd, 2023, but is subject to change by the Contracting Officer.

(No deliveries will be allowed the week of June 12th-16th). CLINs 0003 and 0004 are Option CLINS that may be exercised prior to September 30, 2023 at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. All

Recycled/Crushed Concrete and ND DOT Class V Gravel must be delivered to the 119th Wing

Regional Training Site, 1400 32nd Ave. North, Fargo, ND, 58102.

(vii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.

Provisions and clauses can be viewed at https://acquisition.gov.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items:

Offerors shall prepare their quotations IAW FAR 52.212-1. In addition, the following information shall be included:

1. Unique Entity Identifier.

2. Federal Tax ID Number.

3. CAGE Code.

4. Contractor’s Legal Name.

5. Payment Terms (NET 30) or Discount.

6. Point of Contact and Phone Number.

7. Email address.

8. Technical capability of the services offered to meet the Government requirement.

9. A completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-

Commercial Items.

10. Unit pricing and total pricing for all specified quantities identified in each of the four (4) CLINs.

**Offerors shall submit quotes electronically via email to the individuals listed at the bottom of this solicitation.

(viii) The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.106.

Evaluation factors are listed below.

Evaluation-Commercial Items

Basis of Award Decision: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous in terms of

“Best Value” to the Government with price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

- Price

- Technical Acceptability

Price: Prices will be evaluated utilizing one or more of the methods in FAR 13.106-2. For an offeror to receive the award, prices must be determined to be fair and reasonable.

Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the technical acceptability of products offered in accordance with this solicitation. All interested parties are requested to submit details of your firm's ability to provide and deliver the products requested.

***Technical acceptability is approximately equal compared to cost or price.

Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(ix) Contract award may be made without discussions.

(x) Contractors must possess a current S.A.M. registration and be registered as a Small Business to be considered “eligible” for contract award.

(ix) Responses to this solicitation are to be submitted and received electronically via email by

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023, 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST). Any questions or requests for information shall be submitted in writing to the individuals listed in paragraph (ix) below no later than

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 3:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST).

(x) Responses and questions are to be submitted electronically to Tamara Stavenes via email at tamara.stavenes@us.af.mil and Brian Erdmann at brian.erdmann@us.af.mil.

(xi) THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS ACQUISITION:

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation (JAN 2017) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Office (AUG 2020) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) mailto:tamara.stavenes@us.af.mil mailto:brian.erdmann@us.af.mil

52.204-24 - Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-25 - Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 – Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (OCT 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.211-16 Variation in Quantity (APR 1984) 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities (SEPT 1989) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (NOV 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (NOV 2021) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order- Commercial Items (JAN 2022) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Option (JULY 1990) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Items (MAR 1989) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (DEVIATION 2023-O0002) (MAR 2023) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (SEP 2021) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Jun 2020)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (NOV 2021) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984)

(xii) THE FOLLOWING DFARS PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THIS ACQUISITION:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (SEPT 2011) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (NOV 2011) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (APR 1992) 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls (OCT 2016) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information (DEC 2019) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (MAY 2016) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (DEC 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services— Representation (MAY 2021) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2021)

252.223-7997 Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Items Containing Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctanoic Acid – Representation (DEVIATION 2023-O0010) (SEPT 2023) 252.223-7998 Prohibition on Procurement of Certain Items Containing Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctanoic Acid (DEVIATION 2023-O0010) (APRIL 2023) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018) 252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (DEC 2006) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (DEC 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (JAN 2021)

(xiii) CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.219-6 NOTICE OF SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

(a) Definition. Small business concern, as used in this clause—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as asmall business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in paragraph (a)(1) of this clause, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to-

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(End of clause)